Welcome to Today’s The Best Day’s new home! Tyson and I have been working really hard on getting this set up and are so excited to finally introduce you all to our new website! First of all, I just need to thank you all so much for your support the past few weeks as I […] Read more…
December 2013 archive
Sunday Thought – Christmas Time
Photo Credit to Jesse Blackburn I love this time of year! I love that we have a whole month to reflect on our Savior, Jesus Christ! I love that we get to celebrate His birth and the perfect life that he led! As I have been reflecting back on this past year, I have […] Read more…
Sunday Thought – Sleep Deprived At Its Finest
On Wednesday morning at 4am I woke up to Laila screaming! This is a very unusual occurrence so I ran into her room to check on her. She was crying so hard and was absolutely uncontrollable! I held her in my arms, but she just wouldn’t calm down. It didn’t take long for Tyson to wake up. He […] Read more…
10 Ways to STAY BEST FRIENDS FOREVER with your HUSBAND
The day I married my best friend changed my life forever! Everyone always says their wedding day is “the best day of their lives” and I believe it was for me as well… but it seems like since that day, my life with my husband just keeps getting better and better! Don’t get me wrong… […] Read more…
Service Challenge of the Month – DECEMBER
A NEW month, means a NEW service challenge! I love this Christmas season! The spirit of giving and service fills the air! I feel like everyone is a little bit more mindful of those in need and has the urge to help others! Have you ever wanted to serve someone, but just couldn’t find the […] Read more…
Fashion Tip #7 Mix and Match
The first time I ever saw someone put a flower skirt with a leopard shirt, I thought it was the strangest thing! But I seriously can NOT get enough of it now! Mixing and matching patterns is fun and creative! I love that it is in right now and anything goes!! It is fun to […] Read more…
Christmas Bucket List
I am a huge LIST person. When I have a lot going on and feel a little stressed, I sit down and make a list of all of the things that I need to do. There is something about checking each item off the list that just makes me feel good! I love being productive […] Read more…
Motivating Mothers – Julie Clarke
In the bible dictionary it says, “Faith is kindled by hearing the testimony of those who have faith.” I am excited to present a new feature to this blog…MOTIVATING MOTHERS, where REAL moms share REAL experiences. We will have the opportunity to hear from different women from all around the world, each having different […] Read more…
5 YEARS! And the Anniversary Napkins
Today is SUCH a special day for me! Exactly five years ago, I woke up the most excited girl in the world! It was my wedding day! I was marrying the boy of my dreams! Tyson and I met in 2002 at Green Valley High School in Mr. Jarvinen’s 6th Period Biology Class. He was […] Read more…
100 BLESSINGS
Happy Thanksgiving!! I have SO much to be thankful for and absolutely LOVE that we have a whole day dedicated to think about all of our blessings! I have come up with 100 THINGS THAT I AM THANKFUL FOR. It is amazing…once I sat down and really thought about it, I couldn’t stop writing! I […] Read more…
Thanksgiving Traditions – From the FOLLOWERS
Thank you to everyone who sent me your favorite Thanksgiving Traditions! It has been so fun going through them and choosing my very favorites! I have compiled a list of “Last Minute Ideas for Thanksgiving.” These are fun things to do that YOU, my creative followers, do for Thanksgiving! 1. Watch the Parade – I remember […] Read more…
Elf on the Shelf – Ideas, Information and Calendar
Oh, hello DECEMBER!! It’s the MOST wonderful time of the year! But as moms, we all know that feeling… you wake up and realize you didn’t move the ELF!! You no longer have to worry about that after today. Because we have a special little something JUST for you! For those of you who aren’t […] Read more…
A Sunday Thought – God TRUSTS us
This week my life was changed forever. I have had a few things happen that have changed my perspective on life and to not ever take a moment for granted. I have had mixed emotions… sad, mad, scared, upset and have found peace at times. It is a cycle that continues to go around and […] Read more…
The Thanksgiving Gift of Giving
My last favorite family Thanksgiving Tradition is a very special one. My mom started this tradition for my family when her first grandchild was born and has continued to carry the tradition on for the past ten years. I call it, “The Thanksgiving Gift.” Every Thanksgiving my mom gives each family a special gift…a book […] Read more…
Dealing with CRADLE CAP
Laila has had a little cradle cap, off and on her whole life! It has never gotten too severe, but it has gotten bad enough that you can see it. Her hair is so light and thin, that you can see her scalp always… even with her big bows on! We have tried a […] Read more…
Special Reminder – Service Challenge for November is THIS WEEK!
A few weeks ago, I decided that I am going to have all of my blog followers have a Service Challenge of the Month! It will be something for all of us to work on together and to help those in need. I know there are always people out in the world who could […] Read more…
FASHION TIP #6 – Aztec Style
It is always so funny to me when people say, “oh that is cute on you… but it wouldn’t be cute on me!” I am here to tell you today that YOU can look cute in ANYTHING! Wear it with confidence and you can totally pull it off! Everyone has their own styles, but it […] Read more…
A Sunday Thought – Seeking for Peace
I am having a hard time writing this post today. I type through tears of sadness and sorrow. My heart is aching and I am having a difficult time putting words together. Three months ago, my four year old cousin passed away. She had been fighting cancer and multiple brain tumors for over a year. […] Read more…